The Box Elder Event Center 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719
Agenda
Welcome & Morning Kickoff
Ellsworth Ballroom B
7:15am - 8:30am
7:15am - 8:00am: Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
8:00am - 8:15am: Kickoff & Housekeeping
Opening Keynote Presentation
Ellsworth Ballroom B
8:30am - 9:15am
TBD
Unlocking AI's Potential: Mastering Tools to Innovate Your Business
AI helps businesses work efficiency and improve the quality of their work - but only if they know how to use it. This presentation aims to demystify AI, providing attendees with a clear understanding of the current AI trends, applications, and immense potential. Key points include:
The Importance of AI: Insight into why AI is a critical tool for the future and its direction within various industries.
Real-World Applications: Presenting compelling cases of professionals who are leveraging AI to achieve remarkable outcomes in their work.
Practical Implementation: A step-by-step guide and a live workshop designed to kickstart your journey in integrating AI tools into your daily practices.
Looking Ahead: An exploration of the future landscape of AI across different sectors, preparing attendees for upcoming trends and how to stay ahead.
This presentation promises to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to innovate, streamline processes, and ultimately achieve superior results through the application of AI technologies.
Breakout Sessions #1
Raider Salon A
9:25am - 9:55am
Nick Podhradsky | SBS Cybersecurity
The Top 6 Controls to Reduce Your Risk of a Cyber Incident
Combating a ransomware scenario can be intense and stressful, so most organizations agree that it is better to stop the attack from happening in the first place. This session will discuss the Top 6 Controls your organization should be implementing to significantly reduce your risk of a cyber-attack. We’ll walk through some of the most probable cyber-attack scenarios and demonstrate how these top controls can mitigate your cyber risk, as well as discuss some additional risk-mitigating options every organization should consider.
Raider Salon B
9:25am - 9:55am
Joshua Henderson | Omnitech, Inc.
Turning Data into Insights
Companies have long been accumulating data. Now, there is a need to generate valuable insights from that data, which is further driven by the rise of AI. This session will explore strategies for leveraging data effectively, focusing on the foundational practices that pave the way for success and the data analysis tools and techniques that enable valuable business insights.
Breakout Sessions #2
Raider Salon A
10:05am - 10:35am
Eric Eisenbraun | Golden West Technologies
Balancing Risk: Goal Based Strategic Planning
For almost two decades, Eric Eisenbraun has consulted with clients to gain measurable business results through strategic planning and IT alignment. His teaching and technical background bring a unique perspective for relating simple business concepts to what is typically complex technical information. He now leads a team of advisors, helping businesses across South Dakota.
Eric is most excited about helping businesses feel in command of technology by reducing risk, controlling IT spending, and unleashing the untapped potential of employee productivity while reaching new business potential through strategic planning.
Raider Salon B
10:05am - 10:35am
Lee Rempel | Riddles Jewelry
Success Spotlight: Riddle's Jewelry
In this session, we'll showcase a compelling client success story, detailing how strategic collaboration and innovative solutions led to transformative outcomes. We'll explore the challenges faced, the tailored approach implemented, and the measurable impact achieved, including increased efficiency, growth, and customer satisfaction. Attendees will gain insights into replicating this success in their own organizations, emphasizing the value of partnership and customized solutions in driving client success. Moderated with Jacob West from Omnitech, Inc.
This panel discussion will weave together the topics of AI transformation, technology enablement, and risk management. The esteemed panel will explore our professional lives with AI, ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and regulatory frameworks while sharing stories of success from those who develop, implement and manage emerging technologies.
Raider Salon B
10:45am - 11:45am
Scott Meyer | Chipp.ai
AI in Action - Integrate AI into Your Workflow
The best way to learn AI is to use it! The beauty of AI is that anyone who can type can create it. It works best when it is personalized to your own knowledge and workflow.
In this high energy workshop, you will build your first AI application and connect with your knowledge and workflow. By the end of the session you could automate tasks like writing reports, summarizing emails, creating strategy or identifying insights from financials.
Lunch
Ellsworth Ballroom B
11:30am - 12:00pm
Lunch brought to you by TECHLeadership Presenting Sponsors
Lunch Keynote Presentation
Ellsworth Ballroom B
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dr. Rachel Headley | Rose Group Int'l
Have You Tried Trying Harder?: What it takes to be a truly innovative organization.
Trying and failing, failing fast, and other startup tropes rarely make sense for more well-established organizations. Failure typically results in increased risk, exposure to market forces, and a lack of clarity around foundational issues. Headley will offer insights from her time with a team that completely reimagined satellite data availability and usefulness and share how to take a hard look at what your organization needs to be truly successful at innovating.
Cyber Jeopardy
Ellsworth Ballroom B
12:45pm - 1:10pm
TBD
Test your cyber trivia knowledge live on the screen from your smart phone.
Link coming soon.
Reverse Q&A
Ellsworth Ballroom B
1:00pm - 1:45pm
At our TECHLeadership event, we’ll introduce a Reverse Q&A Forum, where the audience takes on the role of experts and the panelists ask the questions. This engaging format allows for deeper participation from you, the audience, sparking dynamic conversation and diverse perspectives.
How It Works:
Introduction of Topic: We’ll present a broad question or statement to the audience (e.g., "Does AI pose a greater risk to business operations than it enhances productivity?").
Audience Engagement: Attendees respond and share their insights, opinions, and experiences related to the topic. Panelists facilitate the discussion, digging deeper by asking follow-up questions and guiding the conversation.
Expert Commentary: After the audience shares their views, the panelists will wrap up the topic by summarizing key points and providing their professional perspectives based on the input received.
Link coming soon.
Breakout Sessions #4
Raider Salon A
1:55pm - 2:25pm
Travis Kroeger | FifthWall Solutions
Strategic Cyber Risk Management: Transforming Insurance from Expense to Asset
Learn how to turn cyber insurance into a strategic asset. We'll explore ways to lower risks, boost compliance, and cut insurance costs by choosing the right policies and aligning with industry standards. Equip your organization to better handle the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.
Raider Salon B
1:55pm - 2:25pm
Lysa Allison | Cornerstone Rescue Mission
Success Spotlight: Cornerstone Rescue Mission
In this session, we'll showcase a compelling client success story, detailing how strategic collaboration and innovative solutions led to transformative outcomes. We'll explore the challenges faced, the tailored approach implemented, and the measurable impact achieved, including increased efficiency, growth, and customer satisfaction. Attendees will gain insights into replicating this success in their own organizations, emphasizing the value of partnership and customized solutions in driving client success. Moderated by Eric Eisenbraun from Golden West Technologies.
Breakout Sessions #5
Raider Salon A
2:35pm - 3:05pm
Jim Edman | CISA
Defending the Frontlines: Actionable Cybersecurity Strategies for Today's Threat Landscape
In an era where cyber threats evolve at lightning speed, organizations must stay ahead of the curve to protect their assets and maintain trust. Join Jim Edman, South Dakota's Cybersecurity Coordinator, for an in-depth session that cuts through the noise and focuses on what truly matters: actionable strategies to defend against the most pressing cyber threats. This session will provide a clear overview of the current threat landscape, emphasizing real-world risks that organizations of all sizes face today. Jim will also highlight the most effective, practical measures to reduce these risks, drawing on both local insights and national best practices.
Attendees will also gain a valuable introduction to key resources from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), including guidelines, toolkits, and training programs designed to enhance their organization's cybersecurity posture. Whether you're looking to bolster your existing security framework or are in the early stages of developing one, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make immediate, impactful improvements.
Key Takeaways:
Current Threat Landscape: A clear understanding of today's most significant cybersecurity threats and how they are evolving.
Effective Risk Reduction: Practical, proven strategies to reduce risk and enhance your organization's cybersecurity defenses.
CISA Resources: An overview of free, readily available CISA resources, including guidelines, toolkits, and training programs that can be implemented immediately.
Actionable Insights: Concrete steps and best practices that attendees can take back to their organizations to improve cybersecurity posture right away.
Raider Salon B
2:35pm - 3:05pm
Chris Aeilts | SDN Communications
Ubiquitous Connectivity - Driving Innovation
Wireless Network Infrastructure. Not exactly the most innovation packed key words you've ever heard. But consider the frustration and inefficiency that comes from a terrible connection to the resources you need. Aren't frustration and inefficiency killers of innovation? In this session, we'll discuss the most important ideas when seeking to create an all-encompassing Wi-Fi experience that will keep your organization focused on your highest goals.
Key Takeaways:
Wi-Fi products have shorter life cycles than you might think
Begin a project with the end in mind – determine what you actually want from Wi-Fi
Forward thinking design and configuration is key
Outdoor Wi-Fi is not difficult
Whenever possible, design and deploy using advanced tools for analysis
Closing Keynote Panel Discussion
Ellsworth Ballroom B
3:05pm - 3:50pm
Tony Pannone | Highmark FCU
Chief Information Officer
Zach Routt | Dacotah Bank
Senior DBA & Application Engineer
Rob Thompson | Monument Health
IT Infrastructure Manager
Closing Remarks & Networking
Ellsworth Ballroom B
3:50pm - 4:00pm
Thank you! See you in 2025!
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